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I have a steel building that I had put up over a year ago and I have not been able to get doors up until now. I have 3 openings-- 12x12--the building is 35x50 with 16' eaves. I have gotten quotes on barrel style doors and also standard residential style roll up doors. Anyone have any...

This is a silly question but I honestly cant remember what the stuff is that cabinet makers use on top of wood. It comes in different colors-even wood grain. My desk at work is coated in it and I have some cabinets that I got for free that are covered in it. I think it is applied using heat and...

Hello--finally moving forward with construction on my building. They are breaking ground today. It is a 55x50 building with 35x50 of it being enclosed and 20x55 is a covered storage area for my fifth wheel camper and bass boat. 3 12x12 rollup doors and 2 man doors. I have a Rotary lift that...

I will probably make many more of these before my garage is done--sorry ahead of time. Contractor is coming tonight to finish details about the foundation for my shop then they break ground in a week or two. I keep running through the framing process in my head. I plan to build the walls in...

Im going to attempt to build my own garage since I cant afford to pay a contractor. Im going to sub some of it out ( metal roof, concrete work, electrical ) but Im going to frame it myself. Ive never done any construction but I am pretty handy. Do I need to put anything under the base plate for...

Ive been attempting to get some quotes for concrete work, having a hard time even getting anyone to return my calls. Well, I finally got a return call and almost fell out of my chair. "Shane, The cost for the concrete is $14,200.00. This includes a 4" gravel base 4" slab poured with 3000...

Im looking at some options for my shop--they will be pouring the foundation soon and I have to make some quick decisions. I am going to have attic trusses with a storage room----I will need to build stairs to get to the attic. My concern is, the trusses are planned to be 16" OC. Obviously...

Got my first quote in for trusses today--you fine folks think they gave a decent price? 32' span 10:12 ( their engineer actually made this note on the quote "Pitch has Been Reduced to Avoid Piggybacks per Value Engineering" and listed pitch as 9.5:12 ) 16" center EDIT: I was at work when I...

I have someone coming in tomorrow night to give me a quote on a foundation. I was planning on doing a 30x50 garage because its nice round numbers and plenty of room for me. However, the more I think about it, Im not sure if there isnt a more cost effective size. Any pointers from folks who...

Hi, Sorry in advance for what Im sure are some redundant questions. I have spent some time looking at some of the awesome garages/shops in the journals and was blown away by some of the work. I am a service advisor/assistant service manager at a Mercedes Benz dealership and I have been in...